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When Will I Retire? How About Never

For many people, the idea of stopping work is a nonstarter—an inevitable path to boredom, ill health and a life devoid of meaning

Wall Street Journal readers who plan never to retire shared some of their thoughts with us. Miriam Martincic
By Demetria Gallegos

Many workers of a certain age are counting down to a long-anticipated retirement date. They relish the opportunity to do things they’ve never had the time for. Or to do nothing.

Others are desperate to retire but can’t, as financial circumstances keep them in the workforce while others their age are stepping out.

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